Twee meisjes aan de kust 1877 - 1936

Henri-Gabriel Ibels rendered "Two Girls on the Coast" with ink on paper. Notice how the scarves wrapped around their necks are depicted. These protective adornments, more than mere fabric, speak volumes. Similar protective cloths have appeared across epochs—from ancient Roman neckerchiefs to medieval wimples. The gesture of wrapping and shielding the neck transcends mere protection from the elements; it embodies a primal instinct to safeguard the self, a motif interwoven into the fabric of human expression. This motif of the covered throat can be seen throughout art history, each instance varying slightly depending on historical and cultural contexts. Think of how vulnerability is evoked, subconsciously. These coverings serve as a tangible link to our shared history and echo through time.